Spice Girls officially announce 2019 UK tour dates.

The Spice Girls have ended speculation of a reunion, announcing their first tour for a decade.

Touring as a four-piece, the girls will initially perform at six UK stadium dates in June next year.

Melanie Brown, Emma Bunton, Geri Horner and Melanie Chisholm revealed details of the reunion tour in a video released via social media today. ‘Posh spice’ Victoria Beckham will not be taking part.

The girl group will kick off the tour at Manchester's Etihad Stadium on 1 June 2019, with tickets for all dates going on sale on Saturday at 10.30 GMT.

The foursome will also perform in Coventry, Sunderland, Edinburgh and Bristol, finishing at London's Wembley Stadium. They will be supported by Jess Glynne.

The video is in the style of a news bulletin, and sees the girls bickering over Geri's outfit before breaking into song - with a voiceover declaring the Spice Girls tour "a shock announcement".

The press release said Victoria, a successful fashion designer, would not join the girls on tour due to "business commitments".

In a statement, she said: "Being in the Spice Girls was a hugely important part of my life and I wish my girls so much love and fun as they go back on tour, I know they will put on an amazing show and the fantastic fans past and present are going to have a wonderful time!"